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Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 12:06 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By repechage

Ignorance, incompetence, or lack of...

Ignorance, incompetence, or lack of resourcefulness.

maybe all three
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-26-24, 09:45 AM
Replies: 32
Views: 872
Posted By repechage

My eyeball sizing gauge - 23”. Schwinn dealers...

My eyeball sizing gauge - 23”.
Schwinn dealers way back pushed bigger frames.
this bike came with centerpull brakes as original. Note the top tube cable stops on the wrong side for the Campagnolo...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-26-24, 09:22 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By repechage

Better saddles, grips, appears different drive...

Better saddles, grips, appears different drive chains but shifting catastrophe at some point.

didn’t the original rear hub have a drum brake?
Beyond the prior mechanic’s ability or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 09:07 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,415
Posted By repechage

upsloping top tubes were a hidden feature on many...

upsloping top tubes were a hidden feature on many Masi GC’s.
5mm to 10mm upslope displacements were just a thing.
i attributed it to Falerio and possibly even an error. The late Specials and GC jig...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 08:53 AM
Replies: 115
Views: 19,415
Posted By repechage

too bad that and associated content from that...

too bad that and associated content from that author has evaporated. The way of things.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-25-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 239
Posted By repechage

Trust the seven intervening years have not...

Trust the seven intervening years have not ravaged the machine.

looks well braced. Go forward, not the easiest to transport if required.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 08:53 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 307
Posted By repechage

Smile and wave as it passes to another. I do...

Smile and wave as it passes to another.

I do not see a deal here.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 10:15 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,338
Posted By repechage

satbuilder- yours assembled very well. chasing...

satbuilder- yours assembled very well.
chasing down all the details is a task only really appreciated by the Concours judges and there are just not that many contests.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-23-24, 06:45 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 640
Posted By repechage

I forgot about that shift boss, way out in front...

I forgot about that shift boss, way out in front on that.

thanks for the note about the rear dropouts, too much on the agenda for the foreseeable future.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-22-24, 10:07 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 212
Posted By repechage

Yes, with the notations that selling a La carte...

Yes, with the notations that selling a La carte will most often yield the best return.
seatpost diameter effects value.
the chrome on the brakes looks stressed and might push them to user level....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 09:56 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 394
Posted By repechage

?? no pinning of lug to tube at that location...

?? no pinning of lug to tube at that location there as shown. before the under the BB cable routing days, Peugeot did rivet a serial number plate to the shell.
no under the bike image given to...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 02:51 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 640
Posted By repechage

OK, just caught some highlight at the beginning...

OK, just caught some highlight at the beginning of the slot on the outside surface. These are interesting parts.

a related note, Art Stump created a spigot investment cast fork crown in the mid...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-22-24, 12:24 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 2,442
Posted By repechage

Very nice and my only nag is that they follow the...

Very nice and my only nag is that they follow the original TA formula, the backside of the big ring is flat, the TA rings are great for downshifting as the ring falls clear fast, no so fun on the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 12:17 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,338
Posted By repechage

a fellow I raced against 49 years ago lightened...

a fellow I raced against 49 years ago lightened his crank arms in this style. He was a competent rider, but not a conservative mechanic, at the 1975 Long Beach Grand Prix race run on the car race...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 12:10 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By repechage

‘thanks, curious. Although the run by an Italian...

‘thanks, curious. Although the run by an Italian expat Coffee House near me is closed on Wednesdays… maybe it is a thing.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-22-24, 12:07 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 396
Posted By repechage

Way back was also what some decal vendors used in...

Way back was also what some decal vendors used in their trade name. The supplier of the sold by stickers (when I was working there) had that in their business name, same name when they made Varnish...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 12:00 PM
Replies: 8,611
Views: 1,153,916
Posted By repechage

her rescue was enroute, she had no tools nor...

her rescue was enroute, she had no tools nor spare tube and levers, I did not either as I arrived by vehicle. Just noting to myself she was quite vulnerable. I did mention how I would inspect the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-22-24, 11:53 AM
Replies: 16
Views: 394
Posted By repechage

That “pin” might be a rivet or a screw holding...

That “pin” might be a rivet or a screw holding the cable guide in place. As it is not rusted like the frame, either stainless steel or aluminum.
a curved riffler file could get it, avoid cheap tools...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-21-24, 09:20 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 426
Posted By repechage

the Oriental Scheeren- good rim. Polish up well...

the Oriental Scheeren- good rim. Polish up well too. There was a pair on eBay for the longest time NOS… I was tempted.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-24, 09:12 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 640
Posted By repechage

Look like the beginning of lawyer lips on the...

Look like the beginning of lawyer lips on the front too
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-24, 03:57 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 906
Posted By repechage

I have migrated to the view that if it is good...

I have migrated to the view that if it is good enough, no need to look for those perfect end plugs or caps, etc.

why one bike has one cut out shift lever and and the other is waiting. One day....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-21-24, 02:39 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 5,585
Posted By repechage

Denton Cycles in the UK had an extensive site on...

Denton Cycles in the UK had an extensive site on all things SBDU.

i looked earlier today and found Denton Cycles mobile bike repair and now 404 error pages to the prior extensive content.
the way...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 04:53 PM
Replies: 8,611
Views: 1,153,916
Posted By repechage

that is what a tile or AirTag is for. i was...

that is what a tile or AirTag is for.

i was confronted with a potential work on a bike today, at the coffeehouse. Woman with a darth Vader carbon bike- flat rear tire, front went yesterday, thorn?...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-20-24, 03:23 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 906
Posted By repechage

Alway there is the wolf of needed maintenance...

Alway there is the wolf of needed maintenance lurking…

actually I would address the dynamo light circuit, load is good at speed, keeps things happy. No load, no happy.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 11:10 PM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,356
Posted By repechage

keep in mind Merckx’s hour bike was repainted!...

keep in mind Merckx’s hour bike was repainted! Aaack! This is the one displayed at the Merckx metro station… and the replacement graphics are a historical, hysterical mess.
and last I saw the seat...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 06:20 PM
Replies: 154
Views: 32,482
Posted By repechage

Styling CV-6, Styling I was asked about a...

Styling CV-6, Styling

I was asked about a bike I own earlier today.
i think I have maybe shared less than 10% of mine.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 07:52 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 3,086
Posted By repechage

The Spade is back in Italy anyway. thank you...

The Spade is back in Italy anyway.
thank you for the image roll, very nice bike turnout.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 07:41 AM
Replies: 10
Views: 429
Posted By repechage

Nice bikes, pretty sure the Rascal has newer...

Nice bikes, pretty sure the Rascal has newer tires so has received some attention.

my brother has the earlier model- TopGun-
which I laugh about as they had to change the name due to intellectual...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-19-24, 07:34 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 396
Posted By repechage

Old decalcomania as stated can become very...

Old decalcomania as stated can become very fragile. How stored is a major factor.
the scale modeler world has some additives that can help. Also used in scale model trains.

what is imaged I do...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-19-24, 07:26 AM
Replies: 35
Views: 1,356
Posted By repechage

Make a rational assessment of the condition of...

Make a rational assessment of the condition of the chrome.
then one needs to determine how you are going to mask any or all.
can be done, significant work.

i have one of these lime green...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 05:16 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 286
Posted By repechage

You could do how Masi did and fold the last 2cm...

You could do how Masi did and fold the last 2cm under, punch a pair of holes and run a snap, about the size that are used on trouser belts at the buckle.
high style and easy to grab, lightweight and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 05:01 PM
Replies: 8
Views: 253
Posted By repechage

five! I have to let that sink in.

five! I have to let that sink in.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 12:26 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 252
Posted By repechage

What day of the week and time were you able to...

What day of the week and time were you able to visit?
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-18-24, 07:32 AM
Replies: 31
Views: 695
Posted By repechage

paint does not store indefinitely even in a...

paint does not store indefinitely even in a sealed from new container.
the PMS system is decent enough but is based on offset printing inks. They are a bit translucent.
I have observed that many...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-16-24, 07:12 PM
Replies: 31
Views: 695
Posted By repechage

cmyk is useful for some print and screen...

cmyk is useful for some print and screen defining.
but in paint, no.
can get in the ballpark on screen.
any paint supplier would just look at you and know you are a graphic designer.

For...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 10:45 PM
Replies: 310
Views: 21,217
Posted By repechage

9544 SM Blvd was the shop address. Charlie...

9544 SM Blvd was the shop address.
Charlie worked for Hans Ohrt for a bit before he bought the S&L shop on Westwood Blvd.

some of the treasure trove was probably in the shop before Charlie bought...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Sales
09-15-24, 07:23 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 534
Posted By repechage

Looks like the spring let go. i think a spring...

Looks like the spring let go.
i think a spring from either style first Gen Cyclone would work.
short cage mechs are usually cheaper.
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 01:37 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,338
Posted By repechage

A few upgrades at the time or before the current...

A few upgrades at the time or before the current color.
interesting how the hue changes in the lighting.

I found a ‘75 Carlsbad bike early in the pandemic. I just happenstance stumbled on the CL...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 08:47 AM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,338
Posted By repechage

a red oxide primer was often used, dropping the...

a red oxide primer was often used, dropping the fork and removing the headset cups could provide an original paint clue.

dropping the fork might also reveal a month and year code stamped into the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-15-24, 08:44 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 240
Posted By repechage

On Rare occasion the cam can wear and or the thru...

On Rare occasion the cam can wear and or the thru axle transverse bore can elongate.
rotate the shaft in the chrome end 180 degrees, test assemble with some anti-seize even.

in my years at the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-14-24, 06:42 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 1,338
Posted By repechage

Stickers… I would urge better quality graphics. ...

Stickers… I would urge better quality graphics.
Gus Salmon or sssink.com
the latter only sells to pro painters.
the bike deserves a great finish.

the fork crown chrome will be a cost point....
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-12-24, 06:16 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 890
Posted By repechage

referencing a bit, Bikeology was selling without...

referencing a bit, Bikeology was selling without discount Campagnolo Record brakes in 1980 for $119.
Shimano was always less expensive.
In 1974, a bike shop co-worker built up a full Dura-Ace bike...
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-12-24, 01:53 PM
Replies: 17
Views: 902
Posted By repechage

Nice bike, updated decades ago, appears...

Nice bike, updated decades ago, appears mismatching rims. Tires have improved since, tan sidewalls is how I would go, look them over carefully as they often do not age safely.

the model name… the...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-12-24, 07:51 AM
Replies: 6
Views: 337
Posted By repechage

It is a bit of an abstraction. Set crank length,...

It is a bit of an abstraction. Set crank length, no brake levers, many set their hands on the hoods the majority of the time. Pedals are simplified.
Forum: Classic and Vintage Bicycles: Whats it Worth? Appraisals.
09-11-24, 08:49 PM
Replies: 23
Views: 890
Posted By repechage

Roadcrankr imaged the correct calipers, normal or...

Roadcrankr imaged the correct calipers, normal or later called long reach and before the CPSC adaptations.

ok, the following may not apply to road racing Paramount’s designed for tubulars And/or...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 08:32 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,033
Posted By repechage

Milestones are never looked forward to. He was...

Milestones are never looked forward to.
He was one of the more thoughtful contributors here.
Cannot comment on an avatar, I select to not show them. A fun one is a definite way to go about it....
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-11-24, 12:40 PM
Replies: 13
Views: 513
Posted By repechage

I worked for a shop that sold KHS approx...

I worked for a shop that sold KHS approx 1984-1986
there were a few models that specified Reynolds 531.
the bikes were well specified for the price point.
they assembled easily, were straight and...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-10-24, 03:29 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 687
Posted By repechage

skin cancer avoidance

skin cancer avoidance
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 07:12 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 12,160
Posted By repechage

I read that, so many acronyms to define, gets in...

I read that, so many acronyms to define, gets in the way of meaningful comprehension.
some applies to foreign nationals with working visas.
given the probably charges very much including the mass...
Forum: Classic & Vintage
09-09-24, 07:02 AM
Replies: 234
Views: 12,160
Posted By repechage

While there are Not rules, ya’ really need index?

While there are Not rules, ya’ really need index?
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